A Foundation Agility Class will be starting in March if there is enough interest.

To be put on the waiting list for this class, create a Handler Login (on the right hand side of this page) and click on “Send Your Booking” below. You will be notified when the class will start.

The Foundation lessons will cover: Handling on the Flat (preparation for running courses), restrained recalls (increases drive), Impulse control games, Crate Games, Toy Play (for motivation to play agility), Proper way to reward with food, Shaping games (preparation for teaching equipment), Stays, Balance and wobble board games (preparation for the dog walk and teeter), Recalls with Distractions.

The lessons are open to dogs 8 months and older and will start at 11:00am on Fridays and run for six weeks. The cost is $140. There will be no make ups for missed classes.

The classes will be taught by Laura Pryse. Laura is an experienced agility trainer and handler. She is a wonderful instructor and has been teaching agility for several years.

Laura and her dog Brazen were USDAA Championship Team Finalists in 2008. Her dog Wyn was a USDAA World Championship Steeplechase Finalist and Grand Prix Semi-Finalist in ’07. Laura’s newest additions are Space Monkey and Fireball. Both dogs are doing wonderfully in competition and racking up many beautiful clean runs.